Long sleepless night

It's been a hard day's night, and I've been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log

Poor hubby has now entered the dangerous emotional crazy zone that I am in. My period has left me feeling quite tired and emotional this month. Unfortunately, at the same time, hubby's testosterone detox has also entered the emotional stage. The two of us can burst into tears at any time for no apparent reason. We can also get angry in about 2 seconds flat. Luckily, my symptoms should be gone in a few days...hopefully it will be the same for hubby. As he said, "I now know how a woman feels once a month..."

Last night neither of us slept. It wasn't because either of us are worried or anything. Poor hubby had a severe headache from heat and testosterone withdrawal. I kept tossing and turning from the heat, cramps, and nightmares. At one point I believe we were both crying. I have a new rule...only one of us can be hormonal at a time. On the upside, I think we are doing a good job of just giving each other the space and support when it is needed even though we both feel like poop.
We're both exhausted today. Hopefully, acupuncture will help both of us tonight. If nothing else, it should help us to sleep better.

On the way home, I want to grab a care package for our friends. Our friend Natalie is in premature labor. She is only 30 weeks along, so we're all praying that they can hold off labor for awhile longer and give the baby a better chance. She had her first child quite early as well...I believe 8 weeks. I want to make up a little care package of magazines, chocolate, and a card to help her through her hospital stay.

On the upside, hubby has another job interview next week. Hopefully, it will be THE one.

A little help from my friends

I get by with a little help from my friends,
I get high with a little help from my friends,
Going to try with a little help from my friends.

So, this month I began to take some Chinese herbs or as I call them "My friends." I take one herbal blend for 1 week after I stop bleeding and then I switch to Herbal Blend #2 which is supposed to help with luteal phase deficiency. I haven't had any side effects from them thus far (other than a little heartburn since I started Herbal blend #2...not sure if it is the herbs or all the rich food I have eaten in the last week!)

Do I think these herbs are going to work this cycle?...not really. I know with most herbs it takes approximately 3 months for things to build up in your system and work. But, I am loving the fact that we may correct my cycle without the horrible bloating, breast swelling, and mood swings I had from clomid. I felt miserable when I was taking that drug and honestly, it didn't seem to help all that much anyway.

So, here's hoping that I get a little help from my "friends". I had a positive ovulation test on day 16 which I have only had with clomid before. So, that's an improvement!